The glamour of casinos and high-end gambling is one of Hollywood’s favorite topics. Over time, the movie industry has created some iconic characters that are attracted to gambling. The full list would contain hundreds, if not thousands of names, so we narrowed it down to the most memorable gambling characters of all time.
Read Moreby Lewis Robinson
Spring is approaching quickly and you can practically feel the buzzing in the air. Animals are frolicking in newly growing flower patches while random rain showers make the ground smell so good in that uniquely spring scented way. Everyone enjoys this season of growth so much that they just want to watch movies that make them feel the same way! Luckily, there are plenty of films out there that can help you and your friends get that happy, spring feeling on a rainy April day. Before you start looking forward to summer too much, spend some time watching some of these awesome Spring fling chick flicks and soaking up the season.
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Some songs just ring a moment in your life, whether it is from an experience, an event, or a movie. Most of the time, movies get an awesome and memorable soundtrack that you feel like part of you just lived through with the characters. A movie’s soundtrack plays a big role with its impact with the audience. There are songs you immediately associate with the movie, and that song-movie relationship will last for people to enjoy. If you’re wondering what film soundtracks have stood the test of time, here are the highest-grossing soundtracks from world-famous movies.
Read Moreby Crystal M. Wilson
Nowadays, many people make all kinds of efforts to stay healthy. They educate themselves with the help of different books and scientific studies to know more about their bodies. All these means are effective in providing crucial information you need to stay healthy. However, there is one more way to educate yourself more about health: Documentaries! You can find many fantastic documentaries talking about human health on Netflix. The makers of these documentaries want to educate the world about some of the less-discussed topics. So, here is the list of seven Netflix health documentaries to stream right now.
Read MoreBy Kevin Faber
Many people watch movies to escape from the real world. However, movies aren't always made for that purpose. In fact, many films shine a light on the injustices in society, particularly ones that are still relevant today. Regrettably, these movies, while important, can often be too dark or dense to watch. Fortunately, there are many films that tackle such issues while maintaining widespread appeal. If this is something you're looking for, here are four recent and popular films that discuss social justice.
Read Moreby Josh Mathew
Filmmaking has evolved much down the years, primarily when it comes to the personal branding of Hollywood movies. The photo-sharing app Instagram is more than just posting selfies today and more about promoting your movies on the platform to garner more likes, comments, and boost user engagement. The social media experts say that Instagram is the perfect channel to promote feature films for directors, cinematographers, or for that matter, any professional related to visual arts.
Read Moreby Kevin Gardner
Even a major movie studio can be vulnerable to a major hack. Sony learned that the hard way in 2014. Before the Sony hack, some in Hollywood may not have asked "What is network security?" or "Why is it important?". Yet this incident, which took place prior to the planned release of the comedy The Interview, showed studios that they needed to better protect their data.
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Many movies are at least as much about spectacle as about story. You can, of course, show any movie in your home theater, but you'll get a lot more out of the experience if you choose those with lush special effects and booming sound. The following are films that can allow you to enjoy what your home theater has to offer to the fullest extent.
Read MoreSome people want to become doctors. Some want to become engineers. And some want to become actors. Contrary to popular belief, becoming a Hollywood actor isn’t as simple as having good looks and being discovered by an agent unexpectedly. What most people don’t recognize is that there is a ton of heart and dedication on the path to becoming an actor. If you want to kickstart your acting career then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a few things you might need to do to make your dream a reality.
Read MoreThe movie business is a big business. And many great and popular movies have been made on the silver screen. There are some really bad ones, too, but that's just part of the appeal. Casino gambling is big business, as well, and it's easy to see why.
Read Moreby Crystal M. Wilson
The film A Leaf of Faith by Chris Bell revolves around the American Opioid crisis and how an alternative substance, Kratom, can address the issue. In 2019, 49,860 people died from an opioid overdose, according to the National Institute of drug abuse. Opioids include prescription painkillers, methadone, fentanyl, heroin, natural, synthetic, and quasi-synthetic opioids.
Read Moreby Barbara Davidson
New study reveals the most popular filming locations in each country around the world You know that feeling when you’re watching a movie and you see old-what’s-his-name appear in a supporting role? Ever had that feeling about a movie location? You turn to your viewing buddy (or to Google) to ask “what have I seen that guy/building/monument in before?” Your buddy probably shrugs. Some locations, like some actors, are just there. Again and again. Doing their thing in every movie ever made, apparently. NetCredit has stepped in to help your inner movie-nerd. We’ve identified the “that guy” locations of every country in the world: the landmarks and buildings that have the most movie credits on IMDb.
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